Explore the Family Name Romey
The meaning of Romey
German: variant of Romig.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Romey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Romey has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Romey ranked as the 36,045th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 40,494th spot, representing a decrease of approximately 12.34 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 588 in 2000 to 540 in 2010, a decrease of about 8.16 percent. This led to a decrease in the proportion of individuals named Romey per 100,000 people, from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,045 | #40,494 | -12.34% |
| Count | 588 | 540 | -8.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.18 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Romey
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Romey, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both census years (80.10% in 2000 and 78.89% in 2010), there was a slight decrease in this percentage over the decade. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 2.72% to 3.70%, while those identifying as Black saw an increase from 11.39% to 12.22%. There were also new entries in 2010 for those identifying with two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native, at 1.11% each. However, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly, from 3.06% in 2000 to 2.96% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.1% | 78.89% | -1.51% |
| Black | 11.39% | 12.22% | 7.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.72% | 3.7% | 36.03% |
| Hispanic | 3.06% | 2.96% | -3.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |